The British 1849 Farthing, made of copper, featured Queen Victorias young portrait on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. Politically, Britain was under Queen Victorias rule during a time of industrial expansion and political stability. The British 1849 Farthing symbolized the increasing importance of small denominations for everyday transactions as the economy grew.
In 1849, Britain was experiencing the effects of the Great Famine in Ireland and economic growth driven by the Industrial Revolution. The British 1849 Farthing circulated as a crucial part of the monetary system, with its copper metal representing both the nation’s industrial output and its expanding economy.